DRAFT* Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS)

Added: Jul 14, 2016 8:45 pm ***UPDATE TO PACKAGES (14 Jul 2016)***
Package 3e replaces Package 3d in its entirety. The only difference between Package 3e and Package 3d is the SOO Applicable Documents have been included in Package 3e. Therefore, the Attachment List in Package 1e has not been updated and still references Package 3d.

Added: Apr 29, 2016 12:47 am Modified: Jul 14, 2016 8:30 pmTrack Changes **14 Jul 2016 Revised Draft RFP Documents, Additional Q&A, and Updated Information**

Based on feedback received both during internal Government reviews and from industry, the Government has decided to post an updated draft RFP. These updated documents will be utilized for the DPAP Phase I peer review and are still subject to change prior to the final RFP posting, which is now estimated to be 19 August. The following significant changes made to the previous draft RFP documents are summarized below:

  1. The Government has the draft Technical Data Package (TDP) for the AC-130J Task Order. Due to the size and complexity of file structure of the TDP, interested prime offerors only must contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist in writing to arrange either shipping of the DVD or a time to pickup the DVD at USSOCOM HQ on MacDill AFB, FL between 0800-1500, Monday-Friday.
  2. The Government has decided to hold a Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) at our facility in Crestview, FL 9-11 August 2016. This will consist of a Facility Tour and a one-on-one meeting with the representative task order subject matter experts for each of the 3 task orders. Interested prime offerors only must contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist in writing NLT noon, Eastern Time on Friday, 22 Jul 2016 to attend the TIM.
  3. In order to mitigate any perceived unfair competitive advantages of one offeror over another, the Government has developed a baseline for types of labor categories, number of hours, and specific plug numbers for materials for the Enterprise Management functions and the representative task orders. RFP Attachments 10, 11a, 11b, and 11c have been revised with example baseline information and plug numbers. Pending DPAP review and opinion regarding this approach, the Government intends to revise these attachments again to provide the actual baseline information and plug numbers for the final RFP.
  4. The Government is contemplating reducing the task order periods of performance from 5 years to 1 year in order to mitigate the affects this new strategy in providing the baseline operations in RFP Attachment 10 will have on cost and performance beyond the first year.
  5. The Government is seeking questions on the NEW information ONLY provided in this updated draft RFP. Offerors are reminded to utilize Attachment 12, Q&A template for such questions.

*NOTE - **UPDATE TO PACKAGES (14 Jul 2016)**
The following packages replace the packages noted in their entirety. Tracked changes were used to the maximum extent possible:
Package 1e replaces Package 1d;
Package 2c replaces Package 2b;
Package 3d replaces Package 3c;
Package 4c replaces Package 4b;
Package 5c replaces Package 5b; and
Package 8b replaces Package 8a

**NOTE - This notice replaces FBO Notice H9222215ROSGS**

This is a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This notice is provided for purposes of providing Industry with the most current information.

The objective of the IDIQ is to acquire contractor-provided services to perform:

  1. Global program support services utilizing three Core Competencies: Streamlined Design and Rapid Prototyping; Production, Modification, and Integration; and Lifecycle Sustainment Activities across the two major areas of SOF platforms: aviation and SOF systems (ground and maritime); and

  2. Enterprise functions normally associated with running a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO)-type (state-owned, Government-leased (tenant), contractor-operated) operation in a cost efficient manner to include logistics operations; facility management; environmental, safety, and health; security management; and information technology (IT) management.

This announcement does not constitute a solicitation and proposals are not being requested at this time. The draft RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 561990 and the small business size standard is $11 million. The ordering period is 10-years if all options are exercised, the guaranteed contract minimum is $500,000.00, and the contract maximum is $8,000,000,000.00.

The Government may issue a final RFP for this requirement. In that case, the RFP number H92222-16-R-0001 will be issued as an RFP using full and open competition with no exclusions/set-asides but with minimum mandatory requirements for Small Business subcontracting (outlined in RFP Section H.11). If/when issued, the final RFP may result in a single award IDIQ contract issuing task and delivery orders of multiple contract types. If/when the final RFP is issued, offerors will be required to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP.

To gain access to several of the draft RFP attachments including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), PWS Appendices, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), Representative Task Order Instructions to Offerors (ITOs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Cost Templates, and Government answers to draft RFP questions, an Explicit Access Request must be made via this FBO posting. Email and/or phone call requests will not be accepted.

Before Explicit Access is granted, the Contracting Officer will verify registration in SAM and Top Secret Facility Clearance and Secret Level of Safeguarding in accordance with the DD 254.

Please be advised, this verification can take up to 24 hours. Requests for Explicit Access received on a Friday after 3:00 pm Eastern Time will not begin verification until the next business day.

This verification process has been established to limit the dissemination of sensitive but unclassified information and proof of Top Secret Facility Clearance and Secret Level of Safeguarding are required to propose on this effort as a prime offeror.

Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are prohibited. Those contractors interested in proposing as a prime contractor or teaming with a prime contractor on this effort must email their questions in writing to Mike Hawkins, Contracting Officer, michael.hawkins4@socom.mil and Mrs. Michelle Riisma, Contract Specialist, michelle.riisma@socom.mil. If a question must be asked, please utilize RFP Attachment 12, Q&A Template to summarize all questions. These questions should not repeat any questions previously answered by the Government. *NOTE* The Government responses to all draft RFP questions received to date are included in Package 8b. Oral requests (e.g. phone call) for information will be re-directed to provide email correspondence (using the Q&A Template), for documentation purposes. Individual responses to inquiries will not be provided. If it is necessary to include proprietary information in the template, it must be marked appropriately in Column E of the Q&A Template.

Notes/Information:

  1. All Attachments to the RFP in Section J have not been finalized. 
  2. PWS Appendix G is still being finalized with TO information and final color coding.
  3. The Draft AFA0000000-107 TDP for Representative Task Order 1 (AC-130J Kits and Installs) is available. However, the Government cannot post it so interested prime offerors must contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist to receive the Draft TDP.

Please read through the entire revised draft RFP and attachments prior to submitting additional questions. Package 1e contains a list summarizing all of the revised draft RFP attachments, their associated FedBizzOps package number, and whether or not Explicit Access is required.

Excerpts of the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing are included in Package 7b so offerors can understand the Government's goals and objectives for this requirement as well as to provide additional information that may be useful in preparing and submitting eventual proposals.

Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer at any time; however, the Government's focus has shifted to finalizing the RFP documents so answers to questions may be delayed.

The final RFP is anticipated to be available on FedBizOpps on/around 19 Aug 2016.

Added: Apr 29, 2016 12:47 am Modified: Jun 10, 2016 12:52 pmTrack Changes **10 Jun 2016 Revised Draft RFP Documents, Additional Q&A, and Updated Information**

The draft RFP is now closed. The Government appreciates all of the comments and feedback received from Industry. The Government's focus will now shift to finalizing the RFP documents for internal and DPAP peer reviews so that the final RFP can be posted in early Aug 2016. The Government understands the importance of schedule and therefore if planned dates slip more than one week, an update will be posted to FedBizzOps.

**NOTE - **UPDATE TO PACKAGES (10 Jun 2016)**
The following packages replace the packages noted in their entirety. Tracked changes were used to the maximum extent possible:
Package 1d replaces Package 1c;
Package 2b replaces Package 2a;
Package 3c replaces Package 3b;
Package 4b replaces Package 4a;
Package 5b replaces Package 5a;
Package 7b replaces Package 7a; and
Package 8a replaces Package 8

**NOTE - This notice replaces FBO Notice H9222215ROSGS**

This is a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This notice is provided for purposes of providing Industry with the most current information.

The objective of the IDIQ is to acquire contractor-provided services to perform:

  1. Global program support services utilizing three Core Competencies: Streamlined Design and Rapid Prototyping; Production, Modification, and Integration; and Lifecycle Sustainment Activities across the two major areas of SOF platforms: aviation and SOF systems (ground and maritime); and

  2. Enterprise functions normally associated with running a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO)-type (state-owned, Government-leased (tenant), contractor-operated) operation in a cost efficient manner to include logistics operations; facility management; environmental, safety, and health; security management; and information technology (IT) management.

This announcement does not constitute a solicitation and proposals are not being requested at this time. The draft RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 561990 and the small business size standard is $11 million. The ordering period is 10-years if all options are exercised, the guaranteed contract minimum is $500,000.00, and the contract maximum is $8,000,000,000.00.

The Government may issue a final RFP for this requirement. In that case, the RFP number H92222-16-R-0001 will be issued as an RFP using full and open competition with no exclusions/set-asides but with minimum mandatory requirements for Small Business subcontracting (outlined in RFP Section H.11). If/when issued, the final RFP may result in a single award IDIQ contract issuing task and delivery orders of multiple contract types. If/when the final RFP is issued, offerors will be required to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP.

To gain access to several of the draft RFP attachments including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), PWS Appendices, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), Representative Task Order Instructions to Offerors (ITOs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Cost Templates, and Government answers to initial draft RFP questions, an Explicit Access Request must be made via this FBO posting. Email and/or phone call requests will not be accepted.

Before Explicit Access is granted, the Contracting Officer will verify registration in SAM and Top Secret Facility Clearance and Secret Level of Safeguarding in accordance with the DD 254.

Please be advised, this verification can take up to 24 hours. Requests for Explicit Access received on a Friday after 3:00 pm Eastern Time will not begin verification until the next business day.

This verification process has been established to limit the dissemination of sensitive but unclassified information and proof of Top Secret Facility Clearance and Secret Level of Safeguarding are required to propose on this effort as a prime offeror.

Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are prohibited. Those contractors interested in proposing as a prime contractor or teaming with a prime contractor on this effort must email their questions in writing to Mike Hawkins, Contracting Officer, michael.hawkins4@socom.mil and Mrs. Michelle Riisma, Contract Specialist, michelle.riisma@socom.mil. If a question must be asked, please utilize RFP Attachment 12, Q&A Template to summarize all questions. These questions should not repeat any questions previously answered by the Government. *NOTE* The Government responses to all draft RFP questions received to date are included in Package 8a. Oral requests (e.g. phone call) for information will be re-directed to provide email correspondence (using the Q&A Template), for documentation purposes. Individual responses to inquiries will not be provided. If it is necessary to include proprietary information in the template, it must be marked appropriately in Column E of the Q&A Template.

Notes/Information:

  1. A complete scrub and/or peer and policy review of Sections D-I of the draft RFP has not yet been accomplished but will be accomplished prior to the final RFP release.
  2. All Attachments to the RFP in Section J have not been finalized.
  3. PWS Appendix G is still being finalized with TO information and final color coding.
  4. The Draft AFA0000000-107 Specification for Representative Task Order 1 (AC-130J Kits and Installs) is not currently available. The Government intends on posting it when it becomes available and NLT the final RFP posting.

Please read through the entire revised draft RFP and attachments prior to submitting additional questions. Package 1d contains a list summarizing all of the revised draft RFP attachments, their associated FedBizzOps package number, and whether or not Explicit Access is required.

Excerpts of the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing are included in Package 7b so offerors can understand the Government's goals and objectives for this requirement as well as to provide additional information that may be useful in preparing and submitting eventual proposals.

Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer at any time; however, as noted above, the Government's focus has shifted to finalizing the RFP documents so answers to questions may be delayed.

The final RFP is anticipated to be available on FedBizOpps on/around 4 Aug 2016.

Added: Apr 29, 2016 12:47 am Modified: May 16, 2016 11:27 pmTrack Changes **16 May 2016 Revised Draft RFP Documents, Initial Q&A, and Updated Information**

**NOTE - **UPDATE TO PACKAGES (16 May 2016)**
The following packages replace the packages noted in their entirety. Tracked changes were used to the maximum extent possible:

Package 1c replaces Package 1b;
Package 2a replaces Package 2;
Package 3b replaces Package 3a;
Package 4a replaces Package 4;
Package 5a replaces Package 5;
Package 7a replaces Package 7; and
Package 8 is added

**NOTE - Since the list of questions for One-on-One sessions may be influenced by the revised draft RFP documents and answers to initial questions, the deadline for submission of the list of questions for One-on-One sessions is extended to NLT 18 May 2016, 1200 hrs EDT. *Reminder* Offerors will not be limited to this list during the One-on-One sessions.**

**NOTE - This notice replaces FBO Notice H9222215ROSGS**

This is a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This notice is provided for purposes of providing Industry with the most current information and receive Industry feedback on the draft RFP. One-on-One sessions will also be scheduled as a result of this notice. The objective of the IDIQ is to acquire contractor-provided services to perform:

  1. Global program support services utilizing three Core Competencies: Streamlined Design and Rapid Prototyping; Production, Modification, and Integration; and Lifecycle Sustainment Activities across the two major areas of SOF platforms: aviation and SOF systems (ground and maritime); and

  2. Enterprise functions normally associated with running a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO)-type (state-owned, Government-leased (tenant), contractor-operated) operation in a cost efficient manner to include logistics operations; facility management; environmental, safety, and health; security management; and information technology (IT) management.

This announcement does not constitute a solicitation and proposals are not being requested at this time. However, the Government is requesting comments and questions on the draft RFP and its attachments. The draft RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 561990 and the small business size standard is $11 million. The ordering period is 10-years if all options are exercised, the guaranteed contract minimum is $500,000.00, and the contract maximum is $8,000,000,000.00.

After receipt of comments and questions, the Government may issue a final RFP for this requirement. In that case, the RFP number H92222-16-R-0001 will be issued as an RFP using full and open competition with no exclusions/set-asides but with minimum mandatory requirements for Small Business subcontracting (outlined in RFP Section H.11). If/when issued, the final RFP may result in a single award IDIQ contract issuing task and delivery orders of multiple contract types. If/when the final RFP is issued, offerors will be required to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP.

To gain access to several of the draft RFP attachments including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), PWS Appendices, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), Representative Task Order Instructions to Offerors (ITOs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Cost Templates, and Government answers to initial draft RFP questions, an Explicit Access Request must be made via this FBO posting. Email and/or phone call requests will not be accepted.

Before Explicit Access is granted, the Contracting Officer will verify registration in SAM and Top Secret Facility Clearance and Top Secret Level of Safeguarding in accordance with the DD 254.

Please be advised, this verification can take up to 24 hours. Requests for Explicit Access received on a Friday after 3:00 pm Eastern Time will not begin verification until the next business day.

This verification process has been established to limit the dissemination of sensitive but unclassified information and proof of Top Secret Facility Clearance and Top Secret Level of Safeguarding are required to propose on this effort.

Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are prohibited. Those contractors interested in proposing as a prime contractor or teaming with a prime contractor on this effort and desiring to provide value added feedback on the draft RFP must email their questions and/or comments in writing to Mike Hawkins, Contracting Officer, michael.hawkins4@socom.mil and Mrs. Michelle Riisma, Contract Specialist, michelle.riisma@socom.mil NLT 1 Jun 2016, 1200 hrs EDT. Please provide suggested edits and comments utilizing the track changes and review features via Microsoft Word directly in the draft RFP documents where possible and utilize RFP Attachment 12, Q&A Template to summarize all comments and questions. These comments and questions should not repeat any comments previously addressed or questions previously answered by the Government. *NOTE* The Government responses to the initial draft RFP questions that were received by 9 May 2016 are included in Package 8. Oral requests (e.g. phone call) for information will be re-directed to provide email correspondence (using the Q&A Template), for documentation purposes. Individual responses to inquiries will not be provided. If it is necessary to include proprietary information in the template, it must be marked appropriately in Column E of the Q&A Template.

The Government desires feedback that focuses on the following draft RFP sections:

  1. Section H unique clauses and post award processes
  2. Attachment 1, PWS
  3. Attachments 5, 7, and 9, Representative Task Order SOOs
  4. Sections L and M
    a. Do the requirements in Section L clearly articulate what is being requested?
    b. Is it evident what capabilities are most important to the Government, which will be the focus of the trade-off decision?
    c. Considering the Government's goals and objectives provided as part of the excerpts from the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing (provided in package 7) and the requirements outlined in the PWS, do you feel these sections focus on the right capabilities to achieve both the desired objectives and requirements of the PWS?
    d. How could Factors 1 and 3 be streamlined and/or simplified further while still achieving the desired results and providing the Government with adequate information in order to determine the best value proposal?
    e. What are your thoughts regarding the Enterprise Budget and Business Unit language outlined in Section L.4.1
  5. Attachments 11a-c, Representative TO Cost Templates


Notes/Information before providing comments:

  1. A complete scrub and/or peer and policy review of Sections D-I of the draft RFP has not yet been accomplished but will be accomplished prior to the final RFP release.
  2. All Attachments to the RFP in Section J have not been finalized.
  3. PWS Appendix G is still being finalized with TO information and final color coding.
  4. The Draft AFA0000000-107 Specification for Representative Task Order 1 (AC-130J Kits and Installs) is not currently available. The Government intends on posting it when it becomes available and NLT the final RFP posting.
  5. The Government is still contemplating the following:
    a. The language in Section L and M regarding subcontractor cost data. 
    b. The use of a business unit with appropriate indirect rate structure to support enterprise functions of the PWS.
    c. The details of the penalty for not meeting the Small Business subcontracting mandates.
    d. The relative order of importance of the Factors and subfactors.

Please read through the entire revised draft RFP and attachments prior to submitting additional questions. Package 1c contains a list summarizing all of the revised draft RFP attachments, their associated FedBizzOps package number, and whether or not Explicit Access is required.

Excerpts of the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing are included in Package 7 so offerors can understand the Government's goals and objectives for this requirement as well as to provide additional information that may be useful in preparing and submitting eventual proposals.

All additional questions received by 1 Jun 2016, 1200 hrs EDT and answers will be posted prior to the draft RFP closing of 8 Jun 2016, 1630 hrs EDT. Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer at any time; however, questions received after 1 Jun 2016, 1200 hrs EDT may not be answered prior to the draft RFP closing.

The final RFP is anticipated to be available on FedBizOpps on/around 4 Aug 2016.

One-on-One Sessions

**NOTE - Registration for one-on-one sessions is now closed.**

One-on-One sessions will be an opportunity for Industry to ask specific, approach-dependent questions about the draft RFP for the SOF GLSS contract. In order to ensure that both the Government and Industry derive as much possible value from these sessions within the available schedule timeframe, priority for these sessions will be given to those interested companies that have the ability to be a prime offeror for this SOF GLSS effort and any subcontractors or teaming partners they choose to invite. The Government encourages those subcontractors or teaming partners to attend with the prime offeror. Sessions will be held on 24, 25, and 26 May 2016 during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) at the Tampa Convention Center at 333 Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33609. To register for a One-on-One session, a single representative for the prime offeror must send a request NLT 16 May 2016, 1600 hrs EDT to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (one email) with the following information:

  1. Prime Offeror Company Name / CAGE Code
  2. Team Member Company Names / CAGE Codes
  3. Names of participants attending the session. Space is limited so no more than 15 participants may attend the session.

The Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will then send the prime company representative a link to the registration site at Eventbrite.com. Each prime/team is only allowed to register for one session. Attendance at the scheduled One-on-Ones and any discussions/release of information is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information provided or costs associated with travel for this session.

NLT 18 May 2016, 1200 hrs EDT, provide a list of questions for your One-on-One session using the Q&A Template to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (one email). This list should not repeat any questions previously answered by the Government. This list of questions will be used by the Government to prepare for the One-on-One sessions. Offerors will not be limited to this list during the One-on-One sessions but the Government may not be able to answer questions that do not appear on the list during the One-on-One sessions. Answers to those questions will be provided directly to the offeror.

Added: May 13, 2016 5:20 pm

***DELAY IN REVISED DRAFT RFP AND Q&A POSTING***

The revised draft RFP documents and answers to initial questions are still in review and therefore will not be available for posting today. The Government will make every effort to post the revised draft RFP documents and answers to initial questions NLT 16 May 2016.

Since the list of questions for One-on-One sessions may be influenced by the revised draft RFP documents and answers to initial questions, the deadline for submission of the list of questions for One-on-One sessions is extended to NLT 17 May 2016, 1600 hrs EDT. *Reminder* Offerors will not be limited to this list during the One-on-One sessions.

Please still send all One-on-One registration requests to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (one email) by the original deadline of NLT 16 May 2016, 1600 hrs EDT.

Added: May 03, 2016 4:10 pm ***UPDATE TO PACKAGES (3 May 2016)***

Package 1b replaces Package 1a in its entirety. "H92254-16-R-0001 (DRAFT)" has been updated and replaced by "H92254-16-R-0001 (DRAFT) rev 1". Updates were made to the CLIN structure and several clauses to correctly reflect a 10-year ordering period, a SBIR Phase III small business goal (not mandate) was added to Section H.11, and the Key Personnel clause (5652.237-9001) fill-in was corrected. "Attachment List" has also been updated and replaced by "Attachment List rev 1". Updates were made to the applicable updated package numbers.

Package 3a replaces Package 3 in its entirety. "RFP Att 5 - Rep TO 1 SOO" has been updated and replaced by "RFP Att 5 - Rep TO 1 SOO FOUO rev 1". Updates were made to paragraphs 3.7 and 5.0. *NOTE* A revised "Rep TO 1 Att 2 - DD254" is not currently available but will be posted when it becomes available.

Added: Apr 29, 2016 1:16 am An error occurred during the initial posting of Package 1 so it is being re-posted as Package 1a. This Package 1a replaces Package 1 in its entirety.

Added: Apr 29, 2016 12:47 am **NOTE - This notice replaces FBO Notice H9222215ROSGS**

This is a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This notice is provided for purposes of providing Industry with the most current information and receive Industry feedback on the draft RFP. One-on-One sessions will also be scheduled as a result of this notice. The objective of the IDIQ is to acquire contractor-provided services to perform:

  1. Global program support services utilizing three Core Competencies: Streamlined Design and Rapid Prototyping; Production, Modification, and Integration; and Lifecycle Sustainment Activities across the two major areas of SOF platforms: aviation and SOF systems (ground and maritime); and

  2. Enterprise functions normally associated with running a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO)-type (state-owned, Government-leased (tenant), contractor-operated) operation in a cost efficient manner to include logistics operations; facility management; environmental, safety, and health; security management; and information technology (IT) management.

This announcement does not constitute a solicitation and proposals are not being requested at this time. However, the Government is requesting comments and questions on the draft RFP and its attachments. The draft RFP and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 561990 and the small business size standard is $11 million. The ordering period is 10-years if all options are exercised, the guaranteed contract minimum is $500,000.00, and the contract maximum is $8,000,000,000.00.

After receipt of comments and questions, the Government may issue a final RFP for this requirement. In that case, the RFP number H92222-16-R-0001 will be issued as an RFP using full and open competition with no exclusions/set-asides but with minimum mandatory requirements for Small Business subcontracting (outlined in RFP Section H.11). If/when issued, the final RFP may result in a single award IDIQ contract issuing task and delivery orders of multiple contract types. If/when the final RFP is issued, offerors will be required to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of the RFP.

To gain access to several of the draft RFP attachments including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), PWS Appendices, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and Representative Task Order Instructions to Offerors (ITOs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs), an Explicit Access Request must be made via this FBO posting. Email and/or phone call requests will not be accepted.

Before Explicit Access is granted, the Contracting Officer will verify registration in SAM with the proper NAICS code for this requirement, and Top Secret Facility Clearance and Top Secret Level of Safeguarding in accordance with the DD 254.

Please be advised, this verification can take up to 24 hours. Requests for Explicit Access received on a Friday after 3:00 pm Eastern Time will not begin verification until the next business day.

This verification process has been established to limit the dissemination of sensitive but unclassified information and proof of Top Secret Facility Clearance and Top Secret Level of Safeguarding are required to propose on this effort.

Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are prohibited. Those contractors interested in proposing as a prime contractor or teaming with a prime contractor on this effort and desiring to provide value added feedback on the draft RFP must email their questions and/or comments in writing to Mike Hawkins, Contracting Officer, michael.hawkins4@socom.mil and Mrs. Michelle Riisma, Contract Specialist, michelle.riisma@socom.mil NLT 9 May 2016, 1200 hrs EDT. Please provide suggested edits and comments utilizing the track changes and review features via Microsoft Word directly in the draft RFP documents where possible and utilize RFP Attachment 12, Q&A Template to summarize all comments and questions. Oral requests (e.g. phone call) for information will be re-directed to provide email correspondence (using the Q&A Template), for documentation purposes. Individual responses to inquiries will not be provided. If it is necessary to include proprietary information in the template, it must be marked appropriately in Column E of the Q&A Template.

The Government desires feedback that focuses on the following draft RFP sections:

  1. Section H unique clauses and post award processes
  2. Attachment 1, PWS
  3. Attachments 5, 7, and 9, Representative Task Order SOOs
  4. Sections L and M
    a. Do the requirements in Section L clearly articulate what is being requested?
    b. Is it evident what capabilities are most important to the Government, which will be the focus of the trade-off decision?
    c. Considering the Government's goals and objectives provided as part of the excerpts from the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing (provided in package 7) and the requirements outlined in the PWS, do you feel these sections focus on the right capabilities to achieve both the desired objectives and requirements of the PWS?
    d. How could Factors 1 and 3 be streamlined and/or simplified further while still achieving the desired results and providing the Government with adequate information in order to determine the best value proposal?
    e. What are your thoughts regarding the Enterprise Budget and Business Unit language outlined in Section L.4.1

Notes/Information before providing comments:

  1. A complete scrub and/or peer and policy review of Sections D-I of the draft RFP has not yet been accomplished but will be accomplished prior to the final RFP release.
  2. All Attachments to the RFP in Section J have not been finalized.
  3. PWS Appendix G is still being finalized with TO information and final color coding.
  4. The Draft AFA0000000-107 Specification for Representative Task Order 1 (AC-130J Kits and Installs) is not currently available. The Government intends on posting it when it becomes available and NLT the final RFP posting.
  5. The Government is still contemplating the following:
    a. The templates for submission of required cost data per task order.
    b. The language in Section L and M regarding subcontractor cost data.
    c. The use of a business unit with appropriate indirect rate structure to support enterprise functions of the PWS.
    d. The details of the penalty for not meeting the Small Business subcontracting mandates.
    e. The relative order of importance of the Factors and subfactors.

The Government plans to post a revised draft RFP NLT 13 May 2016 with suggested edits and comments from Industry incorporated as appropriate. The intent of this subsequent posting is to answer any preliminary and administrative questions prior to the One-on-One sessions so the value of those sessions can be maximized. Offerors will have an opportunity to provide additional suggested edits, comments, and questions on the revised draft RFP.

Please read through the entire draft RFP and attachments prior to submitting questions. Package 1 contains a list summarizing all of the draft RFP attachments, their associated FedBizzOps package number, and whether or not Explicit Access is required.

Excerpts of the approved Acquisition Strategy briefing are included in Package 7 so offerors can understand the Government's goals and objectives for this requirement as well as to provide additional information that may be useful in preparing and submitting eventual proposals.

All initial questions received by 9 May 2016, 1200 hrs EDT and answers will be posted along with the revised draft RFP. Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer at any time; however, questions received after 9 May 2016, 1200 hrs EDT may not be answered prior to the One-on-One sessions.

The final RFP is anticipated to be available on FedBizOpps on/around 4 Aug 2016.

One-on-One Sessions

One-on-One sessions will be an opportunity for Industry to ask specific, approach-dependent questions about the draft RFP for the SOF GLSS contract. In order to ensure that both the Government and Industry derive as much possible value from these sessions within the available schedule timeframe, priority for these sessions will be given to those interested companies that have the ability to be a prime offeror for this SOF GLSS effort and any subcontractors or teaming partners they choose to invite. The Government encourages those subcontractors or teaming partners to attend with the prime offeror. Sessions will be held on 24, 25, and 26 May 2016 during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) at the Tampa Convention Center at 333 Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33609. To register for a One-on-One session, a single representative for the prime offeror must send a request NLT 16 May 2016, 1600 hrs EDT to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (one email) with the following information:

  1. Prime Offeror Company Name / CAGE Code
  2. Team Member Company Names / CAGE Codes
  3. Names of participants attending the session. Space is limited so no more than 15 participants may attend the session.

The Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will then send the prime company representative a link to the registration site at Eventbrite.com. Each prime/team is only allowed to register for one session. Attendance at the scheduled One-on-Ones and any discussions/release of information is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information provided or costs associated with travel for this session.

NLT 16 May 2016, 1600 hrs EDT, provide a list of questions for your One-on-One session using the Q&A Template to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist (one email). This list should not repeat any questions previously answered by the Government. This list of questions will be used by the Government to prepare for the One-on-One sessions. Offerors will not be limited to this list during the One-on-One sessions but the Government may not be able to answer questions that do not appear on the list during the One-on-One sessions. Answers to those questions will be provided directly to the offeror.